No Military Training Evidence for Bondi Beach Attack Suspects

The Philippines' National Security Adviser, Eduardo Ano, stated there's no evidence showing the Bondi Beach attack suspects received military training in the Philippines. Ano emphasized that simply visiting the country doesn't imply terrorist training, and their stay was too short for structured training.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Manila | Updated: 17-12-2025 15:25 IST | Created: 17-12-2025 15:25 IST
No Military Training Evidence for Bondi Beach Attack Suspects
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Philippines' National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano clarified on Wednesday that there's no evidence linking the suspects of the Bondi Beach attack to military training in the Philippines.

Ano stated that visiting the country doesn't automatically imply involvement in terrorist activities, as the stay duration was insufficient for any substantial training.

This official response seeks to address concerns about potential connections between the attackers and established training networks in the Philippines.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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